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V527 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,396 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,171 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small exhaust leak from centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch, front, corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill/jacking point corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,911 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,584 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front door sticking slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion corroded wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,922 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,558 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,622 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V527 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V527 OKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V527 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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